Imagine coming back to where you parked your motorbike and finding it gone. It must be gutting.
Unfortunately motorbike theft is on the rise.
Figures from motorbike insurance specialist Bennetts show that two of the worst-affected counties for rising thefts are Suffolk and Norfolk.
Its data shows that in February of this year, compared to January, motorbike thefts in Suffolk doubled from three to six. Norfolk saw an even bigger 160% rise from five to 13.
With the new riding season here, chances are you will park your motorbike outside more so why not upgrade your security options.
Three premium disc locks we have in stock are:
- Hiplok DX Maximum Security D/U lock. Diamond-rated with double dead lock and anti-rotation locking, £89.99.
- Abus 68 Granit Victory XPlus disc lock, £100. This diamond-rated lock’s round shape spins and is difficult for thieves to get a hold on. It also offers protection against lock-picking.
- Squire Barricade disc lock, £99.99. Gold-rated with a 25mm hardened steel body, 12mm boron steel shackle and six-pin anti-drill lock.
We also have a good range of Oxford locks and security devices.
As well as disc locks, you may want to chain your motorbike to something secure to make it difficult for thieves to carry away.
We stock chains of various sizes and weights to lock your motorbike in a garage or shed or round something solid when parked outside.
We can also help if you want to fit a tracking device to your motorbike so, if stolen, it is more likely to be recovered.
Daniel Williams, our parts, clothing and accessories manager, said: “Anything you do as a deterrent is vital. If your bike is locked in a bike park, when another next to it isn’t, then that’s more likely to get taken than yours.”
Some insurers make additional security devices a requirement of your cover while others give a small premium discount.
“There are benefits to your insurance, and your peace of mind, that when you come back your bike will be there.
“Locking your motorbike up is an easy thing to do. It takes only a couple of seconds. It’s just being sensible.”
He said motorbike covers could also help deter thieves because they hide what’s beneath them.
“Anything you can do to put them off stealing your motorbike is vital.”
See more security products in our online shop at orwell.co.uk/shop/accessories/bike-security
